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VOLUME LIII | ISSUE 7 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019

Students Outraged Over Palladium’s Failed Health Inspection Many students are angry after Palladium Food Court received a C in a health inspection. It is the second dining hall to fail a health inspection in the past two years.

By LISA COCHRAN and MINA MOHAMMADI Deputy News Editors

After WSN reported Palladi- um Food Court failed a health inspection on Tuesday, students have expressed outrage that their thousands of tuition dollars seemingly cannot afford clean eating facilities. Palladium scored 47 points during the Sept. 24 health inspec- tion — 21 over what warrants the worst possible grade, a C. At an inspection earlier that month, Pal- ladium received a B grade with 24 points. The presence of filth flies and improperly refrigerated food were the main issues with the fa- cility, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. MARVA SHI | WSN Palladium Food Court received a C rating after a Department of Health inspection last month. Violations included food not being properly refrigerated and filth flies. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

NYU’s Receipts: $5 Million on Violet Ball, $250,000 Annual Bonus to Hamilton and More By WSN NEWS DESK and receive information from NYU, conducted a full review of this form. but it never reached the University From an indication that Hamilton As a private university, NYU is not Senate floor. One document available may have signed a five-year contract JULIA MCNEIL L| WSN required to make much information for public viewing is the university’s with the university to $6 million raised publicly available. Students have tried annual tax returns. for Violet Ball to another $750,000 NYU Hockey Opens Quest for to remedy this, proposing a freedom For now, the 990 form they complet- paid to former President John Sexton, of information resolution last semester ed provides one of the few inside looks here are some of the highlights. that would create a process to request into how NYU spends its money. WSN CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Redemption With Win READ MORE ON PAGE 10 2 Washington Square News MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019

[email protected] NEWS Edited by VICTOR PORCELLI Students Outraged Over Palladium’s Failed Health Inspection

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We spent all that money [and] we been trying to resolve the issue for “In reality, everything that’s writ- lives there — a decision he regrets. This was less than a month into are moving over to a new provider. some time. WSN received the letter ten is an exaggeration,” the em- “There should be reimbursement Chartwells’ term as NYU’s new din- Shouldn’t NYU have checked a lit- through an NYU spokesperson. ployee said. “It’s hard to get rid towards Palladium residents,” Mull- ing service provider. Aramark — tle further into their track record?’’ “We have been aggressively grap- of [flies] because there’s always a tines said. “I picked Palladium be- NYU’s provider for 43 years — was Christiansen said. “I’m invited to a pling with this issue since we took bunch of open food.” cause of the dining hall, which is now replaced by Chartwells partially be- Board of Trustees lunch and we will over operations of the Palladium din- Multiple employees said they have not trustworthy. I feel cheated.” cause of a failed health inspection definitely be bringing this up. This ing hall,” the letter states. noticed a slow down in the amount of Tisch junior Nancy Kimball said, that occurred at Lipton Dining Hall is unacceptable.” The letter lists visits from pest students they serve and worried that putting aside the potential health in 2017. During its last year as NYU’s In a statement to WSN, Asso- control specialists, deep cleanings this might affect their employment. concerns, she was also frustrated that provider, Aramark was paid $50 mil- ciate Vice President for Campus and third-party audit inspections as “Our job depends on students NYU did not send out a school-wide lion for its contract. Services Owen Moore said the uni- past efforts by Chartwells to solve coming and getting food,” one staff notification about the issue. Gallatin first-year Lux Blum said versity was disappointed in Chart- the problem. Now, the company has member said. “This is not fair for us. “Can I just say, we haven’t really he went to Palladium often because it wells’ performance. hired an independent entomologist Still, students feel justified in their been communicated with about what is close to Founders Residence Hall, “The news that Palladium Hall and is further training their staff decision not to eat at Palladium. Tisch the violations are,” Kimball said. “I where he lives. recently received a ‘C’ rating in an to deal with it. first-year Cole Swanson was disap- just know that it failed because I saw “I think it’s pretty disgusting,” inspection by the NYC Department Dining staff themselves told pointed by the inspection results, it on Instagram.” Blum said. “We’re paying God knows of Health was extremely disappoint- WSN they, like students, were frus- having been one of many who attend LS first-year Aliana Whelan said how much for this meal plan that is ing, particularly because we are only trated with the news — but for Palladium’s Sunday brunches, the that Lipton’s past failure points to forced on us because we can’t even a few months into our partnership,” different reasons. line for which often extends as far as a more systemic problem within choose to not have a meal plan as Moore said. “We’ve made it abun- “The grade was unfairly based off the building’s lobby two floors below. the university. [first-years] and then not even being dantly clear to our colleagues at of a single issue which made us fail “Palladium brunch is outstanding “NYU has dealt with this before, able to go to this dining hall and have Chartwells that this is at odds with the entire inspection,” a staff member and a genius idea, but now it’s com- which is why they changed provid- safe and healthy food.” our expectations and we will be said on condition of anonymity, due pletely ruined for me,” Swanson said. ers,” Whelan said. “Is it the provider SPS sophomore and President of closely monitoring the situation to to fear of retaliation by Chartwells. “Unfortunately, I will not go back to itself or the way NYU dining works? SPS Student Council Kody Chris- ensure these violations are addressed “We have no control over any of this.” Palladium until there is evidence of it They just sound like they don’t care.” tiansen said he was frustrated because swiftly and permanently.” Another employee emphasized not being disgusting.” of NYU’s recent switch to Chartwells In a letter to students, Chartwells, that the flies were an issue that could Tisch sophomore Derek Mulltines Email Lisa Cochran and Mina for supposedly better service. on the other hand, said that they had not be avoided. has to return to Palladium because he Mohammadi at [email protected].

NYU, Mayor’s Office NYU’s Receipts: $5 Million on Violet Develop Interactive Ball, $250,000 Annual Bonus to Efficiency-Tracking Hamilton and More

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Map of City Buildings Executive Pay Generally, pay to high-ranking admin- By JULIA SANTIAGO Costantine Kontokosta said. istrators seemed to have increased in fis- Staff Writer Kontokosta, who works at the Marron cal year 2017. The university’s tax forms Institute, led a team of graduate students stated the large salaries of administration An NYU team and the Mayor’s Office and researchers, paired with the mayor’s at NYU Langone, with CEO Robert of Sustainability consolidated six years of office, on the project. The information Grossman receiving $4 million, up from data to make an interactive map that color shown on the performance map is col- $3 million the previous year, and Senior codes New York City buildings based on lected from benchmark data required Vice President Andrew Brotman making energy efficiency. by Local Law 84. Passed in 2009, the $2 million, up from $1.2 million. NYU’s Marron Institute of Urban law requires owners of buildings with President Hamilton made just under Management and the NYU Urban In- more than 50,000 square feet to provide $2 million, with about $1.8 million com- telligence Lab — led by a professor at the information on their energy and wa- ing from salary and about $200,000 com- VIA NYU institute with the goal of using data to ad- ter consumption. ing from benefits. It also reported that A stack of tax forms. dress city problems — helped create the Researchers also used Pluto, a city-run during a five year period, each year Ham- tool. When they go on the site, a user is al- database that contains information on ilton stays with the university he will ac- lowed to enter any address within the city every building in the city related to its quire a bonus of $250,000. This suggests This trend of purchasing homes with- pleted in late 2021 and open in fall 2022. and see a 3D model of the building and size, age and type. that Hamilton has a five-year contract in New York City for faculty and their The tax returns also specify that NYU area, each building color-coded based on “It was just a giant Excel spreadsheet,” with the university (which would mean relatives continued after Sexton’s terms, spent over $156 million on construc- how energy efficient it is. Last spring, the said Ross MacWhinney, senior advisor of it would be up for renewal in 2021). with tax filings from fiscal year 2017 tion alone. Allocating money to three city passed the Climate Mobilization Act, the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability. In 2015, President Emeritus John showing at least 12 NYU affiliates receiv- different construction companies, $81 which set emissions caps for buildings MacWhinney said he hoped the new Sexton made a total of approximately ing a combined total of around $2.5 mil- million of which was paid to Turner larger than 25,000 square feet, requiring tool would help researchers, owners and $1.6 million, including benefits. When lion in leases or other related loans. Construction Company Corporation, them to try and reduce emissions by 40% tenants looking for places to live and comparing presidents at other elite uni- who is involved with the 181 Mercer by 2030 and 80% by 2050. The new inter- those just looking for more energy-use versities, both Sexton’s and Hamilton’s Construction and Property St. development. active map was partially created to better information to utilize the data they may salaries are similar. NYU professor Richard Stewart made track how well the city and individual not have had the time or adequate skills to However, during Sexton’s final year in $8 million off of the sale of a townhouse Tuition and Financial Aid buildings are meeting that goal. process previously. 2016 he made a total of just over $11 mil- he began renting from NYU in 1996. This In NYU’s Statement of Revenue for The tool provides additional infor- MacWhinney also hopes the tool be- lion. As part of Sexton’s retirement plan, summer, he made an agreement with the 2017, total revenue from tuition and mation, like the building’s Energy Star comes mainstream enough that buyers the university still provides him with university to sell it for $15 million, split- fees made up about $2.5 billion, a signif- rating — part of a program run by the make real estate decisions based on the en- $800,000 in benefits per year, as reported ting the profits with NYU. icant increase from the previous year. In U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ergy usage of buildings, pushing landlords in The New York Times. Sexton is not NYU has a total value of $4.7 billion 2016, the number tethered around $1.7 which rates how energy efficient a build- to become more efficient to compete. the only former executive who received in buildings. Still, it has a 2031 expan- billion. Tuition did increase, by around ing is. It also provides a time series of en- Co-president of Earth Matters and money after finishing his tenure. For ex- sion plan that calls for 6 million square 3% — not enough to account for such a ergy usage from 2011-2017, a breakdown CAS senior Maddie Weikel said she was ample, the university paid former provost feet of development, at a cost of $1,000 large increase. of what types of energy are being used, excited to use the tool herself and hoped David McLaughlin over $400,000. per-square-foot, according to The In 2017, NYU gave just over $480 comparisons to similar buildings and it would bring greater awareness to issues During Sexton’s term, NYU came New York Times. million in aid to almost 20,000 students, the option to download data directly to of sustainability. under scrutiny for providing star faculty, Construction is underway for the first an average of just under $25,000 in one’s computer. “It’s a super cool resource for people to Sexton included, loans not only to pur- project of the expansion at 181 Mercer St., aid per receiving student, compared to “[The goal was to] improve the trans- be more mindful,’’ Weikel said. chase homes within New York City, but a 735,000 square-foot, multi-use facility $22,500 in 2016. parency and openness of the energy data to buy vacation homes as well, in a prac- costing $1.29 billion. The facility will in- being collected by the city,” Associate Email Julia Santiago tice NYU deemed necessary to incentiv- clude a gym, student and faculty housing Email the WSN News Desk Professor of Urban Science and Planning at [email protected]. ize potential hires. and classroom space. It is set to be com- at [email protected]. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 Washington Square News | News 3

CRIME LOG NYU Dentistry Hosts Annual Oral Missing Phone Found Cancer Awareness Walk Severely Damaged in Bobst

By CRIME BOT report was filed and the case is Robot Reporter open and under investigation. On Oct. 2 at 1:43 p.m., a stu- From Sept. 27 to Oct. 2, the dent reported a missing bag and NYU Department of Public Safe- wallet at Weinstein Residence ty received one report of criminal Hall. A police report was filed and mischief, one report of criminal the case is open and under inves- trespassing, two reports of drug tigation. law violations, one report of ha- On Oct. 2 at 6:03 p.m., a stu- rassment, seven reports of lar- dent reported a missing bike in ceny and nine reports of liquor front of Bobst. A police report law violations. was filed and the case is open and under investigation. Criminal Mischief On Oct. 2 at 4 a.m., a student Liquor Law Violation reported several of her belong- On Sept. 27 at 10:10 p.m., an ings being vandalized at Second RA reported underage alco- Street Residence Hall. The case hol possession at Third Avenue was closed and referred to the North Residence Hall. The case Office of Community Standards. was closed and referred to the Office of Community Standards. Criminal Trespassing On Sept. 27 at 10:21 p.m., an RA RONNI HUSMANN | WSN reported underage alcohol pos- Students, faculty and oral cancer survivors gathered for the college’s annual NYU Oral Cancer Walk on Oct. 6. On Oct. 1 at 11:06 p.m., a staff member at 4 Washington Square session at Third North. The case Village reported a criminal tres- was closed and referred to the By ISHAAN PARMAR crease awareness,” College of Dentist- survival range from 80 to 90%. How- pass. NYPD was called and es- Office of Community Standards. and RONNI HUSMANN ry third-year Aniya Loia said. “It’s also ever, if diagnosed at later stages — corted the person out without On Sept. 28 at 1:40 a.m., an RA Deputy News Editors for us to remember that for every time which a majority of cases are — then further incident. The case is open reported underage alcohol pos- we see a patient, we have to be careful the death rate is about 43% at five years and under investigation. session at Third North. The case Over 500 people participated in to look at all the details. We might be from diagnosis. was closed and referred to the NYU College of Dentistry’s annual one of those practitioners who can “We’ve had patients that have come Drug Law Violation Office of Community Standards. Oral Cancer Walk to raise money and stop cancer in the very beginning by in for [free screening, and] red flags On Sept. 27 at 4:46 p.m., Public On Sept. 28 at 2:40 a.m., an RA awareness for research into oral cancer. being active about it and knowing have come up, so it really helps people Safety responded to a drug law reported underage alcohol pos- As part of Cancer Awareness what to look for.” [discover] if they have an illness,” Pro- violation allegation at Gramercy session at Third North. The case Month, the walk had a goal of raising NYU Dentistry ‘11 alumnus Jean gram Coordinator at NYU Dentistry Green Residence Hall and recov- was closed and referred to the $30,000 for the NYU Oral Cancer Paul Laurent participated in the walk Emily Wolschlag said. ered a small amount of marijuana. Office of Community Standards. Center. The walk began at the NYU because he feels invested in address- The Oral Cancer Center hopes to The case was closed and referred On Sept. 28 at 2:43 a.m., an RA College of Dentistry Building in the ing oral cancer. use proceeds from the walk to add to the Office of Community Stan- reported underage alcohol pos- Gramercy Park area, participants then “As a former student, this is the first a wellness center to combat pre-sur- dards. session at Third North. The case made a loop around the East Village activity I did in the school, and since gery anxiety in patients. As the walk On Sept. 27 at 10 p.m., Public was closed and referred to the and ended at a reception across from then I always participated in it,” Lau- ended, money was still coming in. Safety responded to a drug law Office of Community Standards. the dentistry building with donuts, rent said. “More importantly, during Last year, the walk managed to raise violation allegation at Othmer On Sept. 29 at 11:10 p.m., an pumpkin decorating and free can- my trip to India I saw real cases of the the full $30,000. Residence Hall and recovered a RA reported underage alcohol cer screenings. impact of oral cancer [and so] I really “Each year, there are certain projects small amount of marijuana. The possession at West 13th Hall. The Mainly caused by tobacco and alco- wanted to stay involved with the issue.” that the Oral Cancer Center would case was closed and referred to case was closed and referred to hol, around 100,000 people in the U.S. Diagnosing oral cancer at an early like to pursue to make the experience the Office of Community Stan- the Office of Community Stan- live with oral cancer — about half of stage significantly increases five-year that patients have better,” Director dards. dards. the number with invasive breast can- survival rates, according to the Nation- of Student Affairs at NYU Dentistry On Sept. 30 at 8:09 p.m., an cer or lung cancer. Many of those who al Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Maya Ardon said. Harassment RA reported witnessing under- participated in the walk said they felt it Research. The Oral Cancer Foun- On Sept. 27 at 2:20 p.m., a stu- age alcohol possession at Carlyle is lesser-talked about. dation notes that when oral cancer is Email Ishaan Parmar and Ronni dent reported being harassed Court. The case was closed and “This is part of what we do to in- found in the early stages, chances of Husmann at [email protected]. while walking to and from cam- referred to the Office of Commu- pus on University Place. Police nity Standards. notification was declined and the On Oct. 2 at 11:45 p.m., an RA case is open and under investiga- reported underage alcohol pos- tion. session at Third North. The case was closed and referred to the Larceny Office of Community Standards. On Sept. 27 at 3:46 p.m., a stu- On Oct. 3 at 1:27 p.m., an RA re- dent reported a missing wallet at ported underage alcohol posses- the Genomics Building. The case sion at Third North. The case was Washington Square News is open and under investigation. closed and referred to the Office On Sept. 30 at 8:09 a.m., a of Community Standards. student reported a missing back- pack, laptop and credit card at Email Crime Bot the Starbucks at the Square. A at [email protected]. police report was filed and the case is open and under investi- gation. On Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m., a stu- @nyunews dent reported a missing phone, later found severely damaged at Bobst Library. An arrest was made and the case is open and under investigation. On Oct. 1 at 11:19 a.m., a staff member at Carlyle Court Res- idence Hall reported a missing Roku stick. Police notification was declined and the case is open @nyunews and under investigation. On Oct. 2 at 11:55 a.m., a stu- dent reported a missing flute at RACHEL BUIGAS-LOPEZ | WSN the Education Building. A police 4 Washington Square News MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019

[email protected] CULTURE Edited by CAROL LEE Fall in Love With These Long Weekend Activities

tivities to take advantage of in between to the outer boroughs for the ultimate Center opens for the season this Satur- Netflix binges. autumn experience. You can jam out day! Brave the crowds of Midtown and to live music, savor seasonal treats, pick hit the rink while the cold weather is still The New York Coffee Festival pumpkins and, most importantly, take at bay. Make it a date night where you Metropolitan Pavilion plenty of Insta-worthy photos in your can adorably struggle not to fall or bring 125 W 18th St., Flatiron District best fall fits. along a group of friends to kick off what Oct. 11-13 is arguably New York City’s best season. $30 (group discounts available) Nature Walk in Central Park Coffee snobs, rejoice! The New York This weekend, ideally during Eat an Apple Cider Donut Coffee Festival is coming to Chelsea golden hour. Bakeries all over the city this weekend, with vendors like Austra- Dress up in your coziest sweaters and When you’re feeling fall AF lian-inspired Bluestone Lane, beloved break out those leather boots to admire A rush of cinnamon sugar coats your milk alternative Oatly and plant-based the changing leaves in Manhattan’s vast- tongue, followed by the cakey, apple-fla- cafe The Butcher’s Daughter. Sample est green space. Take out a rowboat, frol- vored bite of donut that melts in your delicious cold brews, watch live latte art ic in botanical gardens, pet all the dogs mouth. For a moment, you close your and get extra buzzed on coffee cocktails you can find and enjoy the plentiful eyes, envisioning a montage of autumn at this caffeine-fueled festival. photo ops. Bonus points for bringing leaves, crisp air, cozy movie nights and TALIA BARTON | WSN along some hot apple cider and pump- Halloween memories. Bakeries like New Yorkers enjoy a sunny day in Central Park. Queens Annual Harvest Fest kin spice sweets. Doughnuttery, Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee 43-50 Main St., Flushing and Carpe Donut have some especially By LAUREN GRUBER chance for a much-needed break from Oct. 13, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rockefeller Center Ice Rink delicious apple cider donuts. Ah, the Deputy Culture Editor the hectic rush of classes. For those $15 Opening sweet taste of fall. of us too far away to go home over fall As it turns out, you don’t need to leave 600 Fifth Ave., Midtown With midterms starting to kick into break, or who simply prefer to stay and New York City to go pumpkin picking! Oct. 12-14, 8:30 a.m. to midnight Email Lauren Gruber gear, the impending long weekend is a enjoy the city, here are some seasonal ac- Whip out those MetroCards and head The ice rink at the famous Rockefeller at [email protected].

Hit the Snooze and Get The Case of Downstein’s Stolen Breakfast Too Display Lemons By DIVYA NELAKONDA pretty much anything savory in your fridge ByTESSA KILCLINE Liu’s friend group is in on the joke. “I’m going to take free food even if Staff Writer will do. Eggs are the perfect blank canvas. Staff Writer “I saw the escalation from the dis- it’s just lemons,” Liu said. “But then Before stirring the ingredients together, play,” Liu said. “Every time I would the ‘for display only’ sign was a dec- We’ve all been there. You’re at your microwave for 30-45 seconds. Remove the Once upon a time, a bowl of go to Downstein, there would just laration of war.” morning lecture and as the professor mug, mix it all up and microwave a second lemons sat outside the entrance to be a chunk missing from the nice Both Liu and Struhl held stolen drones on, all you can think about is your time until the eggs are set. Who said you Downstein. One by one, the lem- pyramid. It looked like the freaking lemons in their hands as they re- empty stomach begging for a bagel. Or can’t make a hot, fresh meal in seconds? ons vanished at the hands of hungry Apple symbol, with a chunk taken flected on the fruits of their labor. worse, the classroom is pin-drop silent NYU students. Soon, a “for display out of the apple.” Struhl took breaks to sniff the lem- as you take your midterm and suddenly, Wraps only” sign popped up next to the Liberal Studies first-year Mika on as Liu talked. your stomach becomes a velociraptor, Because a tortilla provides its own replenished bowl. Struhl fondly remembers the first “It isn’t just like your regular getting revenge on you for once again waste-free, portable container, it’s the per- The bowl emptied again. time she saw the display before the scent, it’s pure from the fruit,” Struhl skipping breakfast in favor of a few extra fect vessel for an on-the-go meal. If you’re The lemons were swapped out “for display only” sign showed up. said. “You can’t get this scent with- minutes of sleep. looking for something savory, spread hum- with limes, likely under the assump- “The first time I noticed the out the lemon, and the stolen part Even if you’re an early riser, there are mus on the tortilla before adding your tion that students would not want lemons, they were just sitting just enhances it.” bound to be days when you find yourself in choice of vegetables. Cherry tomatoes limes as much as lemons. This strat- there,” Struhl said. “It was a real- This is all in good fun, Liu was a pinch, needing to grab something quick and spinach are easy because there’s no egy did not work. ly neat display and I was like, ‘oh, quick to clarify. And it’s not just to eat on your commute to class or a quick cutting required. If you have an extra sec- The situation escalated. they’re beautiful.’” her friend group who steals food bite outside your lecture hall. Ditch the ond to elevate things, throw in some sliced One day, the usual bowl of citrus She began to slip them into her from the display. Pop-Tarts and dining hall rush in favor of a avocado or melt cheese on the tortilla in had been replaced by a bowl of large, pockets, backpack and friends’ purs- “Please don’t come af- healthy, simple breakfast. Yes, it’s possible. the microwave before assembly. If you’re yellow squashes. A couple of days es so she could make lemon water in ter us,” she said. Equipped with only a microwave, it someone who likes to start the morning off later, it was bell peppers and strange, her dorm room. Then the prohib- While Struhl takes each new food might seem hopeless to try to concoct a with something sweet, fill your wrap with questionable black gourds. Nobody itive sign showed up — a dramatic item as a challenge, she also doubts quick breakfast in your dorm. But with a yogurt, fruits, nut butter, dark chocolate would want to take those, right? turn of events. the sincerity of NYU Eats’ “for dis- few simple ingredients and minimal plan- and/or granola. Wrong. A student stood in the Wein- “I was broken from [the lemons] play only” sign. ning, breakfast at home can be a no-brainer. stein lobby with a Downstein to-go because it said, ‘for display only,’ “They’re putting them out, and Yogurt Parfait box, and perched atop it was — you but I had to be with them,” Struhl they keep restocking it, and they Overnight Oats Individually-packaged yogurts come guessed it — a black gourd. said. “This is a Romeo and Juliet know they’re going to be stolen,” Oatmeal is one of the most microwave with their own bowl, so there are no dishes In the short month and a half of kind of story.” Struhl said. “So this clearly isn’t that and budget-friendly foods. But if you necessary in the making of this on-the-go the fall semester, the Downstein food What began as a typical NYU much of an issue. It’s ‘for display find that mornings can be so rushed that breakfast. Whether you’re a Chobani or display has become a running joke student’s quest to get her hands on only,’ but is it? Because they keep popping your oats in the microwave is too Trader Joe’s brand fan, there are plenty among those who regularly eat at the whatever free food she came across restocking them when I steal them.” much of a hassle, preparing them the night of flavors to satisfy different tastes. Keep a dining hall. Stern first-year Rachel grew into more than that. In the meantime, Downstein has before might be the way to go. Before you stash of protein granola, hemp seeds and gone back to displaying lemons and go to bed, mix quick oats and your choice chia seeds to sprinkle over the yogurt be- limes, which might be taken as a sign of milk in a 2-to-1 ratio in a container. fore leaving your room. Adding these will of surrender in the ongoing food To bulk it up and make it extra filling, provide added nutrients while also giving war. Struhl said she hopes they will add some supplementary ingredients: your bites some extra crunch. On your way update the display for the seasons. fruit, nut butter, protein powders, seeds, outside, grab a spoon from your dorm’s She is looking forward to Hallow- yogurt, you name it. Pop it in the fridge dining hall and you’re fully portable and een because she thinks they will put overnight, and in the morning, it’s all ready ready to go. Pro tip — stack your yogurts out pumpkins — which she will for you to eat before heading out the door, on top of one another in the fridge to save definitely steal. or if you’re lucky, during a very lenient room and leave space for your roommate. One can only imagine the reac- professor’s class. Even when time is not on your side, it’s tions of the NYU Eats employees be- still possible to have something nutritious hind the scenes, but hopefully, they Eggs in a Mug to look forward to in the morning. Stock get as much of a laugh out of the war For those who need their morning pro- up your fridge and pantry, as the cold as the students do. tein fix, eggs in a mug might be the way to morning weather and long nights of study- “When life gives you lemons for go. With only an egg or two and a micro- ing descend upon us and those extra sec- display only,” Struhl said, “take them wave-safe mug, you’ve got yourself a nu- onds under the covers are worth savoring. to display in your room.” tritious breakfast. Just whisk your eggs in TALIA BARTON | WSN Email Divya Nelakonda Email Tessa Kilcline a lightly greased mug and feel free to toss A fruit display outside Downstein. Since the start of the semester, students have in cheese, vegetables or a splash of milk — at [email protected]. stolen the various fruits and veggies situated beside the “for display only” sign. at [email protected]. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 Washington Square News | Culture 5

I Tried Butt-Skincare so You Don’t Have To

By BELLA GIL After shelling out almost $30, I sheepish- Beauty & Style Editor ly picked up my package from my dorm’s resource center with its “THAT BOOTY It seems like you can’t walk down the THO” sticker emblazoned across the box. street or open an app on your phone The verdict? I loved the scrub, but without seeing at least one ad for the only after a while. I found it so hilarious latest skincare item. In 2019, these items — and fun — to just stand in the shower aren’t just for your face. Butt, breast and and rub my butt for a minute straight. It even vaginal skincare have made their way cleared up my blemishes and made my into the current self-care conversation. tush so soft it didn’t even feel real. I ini- And honestly, their marketing is work- tially used it everyday then only used it ing — at least for me. Every time I see one periodically when I felt like I needed to. of these ads I just get more and more in- But I didn’t love everything about it. trigued. “Should I be taking care of these It smelled weird. Plus, it was advertised areas?” I start thinking to myself. “Why as being made from walnuts, an ingredi- am I getting this ad? Why is this boob ent known to be abrasive to the skin. It scrub literally $40?” wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good. It was The one that stuck out most to me, also pretty expensive, although it was however, was the butt care. Personally, the cheapest of the butt products offered I love my butt. Like, a lot. I always want on the website. the best for it, and I know it also wants Furthering my butt-care adventures, I the best for me. I caved in about a year recently stopped at Lush to see what they ago and purchased anese’s That booty had to offer for my backside. The employ- tho. butt scrub. ee instantly sat me down and brought out TOMER KEYSAR | WSN Butt skincare: is it really that hard of a couple of items for me to try. Butt masks on display at Lush Cosmetics. a concept to understand? When I told The ones that stood out to me the most people I was doing this article, half of (and the ones I left the store with) were booty tho. for weeks. that I liked even better. But I’m not en- ment of your butt is important, but not them said, “Ew, why?” and the other Buffy, a scrubbing body butter bar, and Rump, which I was advised to apply tirely swearing off anese — I still love my a necessity. It serves as a nice extra step half said, “Oh my God, please send me Rump, a “cheeky balm,” which is basical- after showering and using Buffy, was butt scrub, and they also sell butt masks in taking a little more care of your body the link when you’re done.” These con- ly a moisturizer specifically for your butt. not entirely a lotion or body butter but and butt oil, which I am not entirely op- that’s also pretty fun at the same time. As versations made me think there are two After using Buffy once, I was hooked. had a consistency that reminded me of posed to trying. a little girl, I never thought in my woman- types of butts: the perfect one that needs Formerly known as Buffy the Backside a paste or pomade. It paired perfectly If I did have to limit myself to one hood that I’d be practicing butt self-care, no maintenance and the other one — Slayer, the Lush employee told me this with the scrub bar and definitely locked anese product, I’d buy the scrub, not but now that I am, I can’t really imagine the one that could benefit from a little was initially advertised as another booty in moisture on my cheeks and thighs, only because it is cheaper, but because I not doing it. And who knows? Maybe care now and then. scrub, but is now advertised as an en- not only leaving my butt so soft but so think that you don’t really need to buy it’ll become a norm in the future. You can I first bought the anese scrub because tire-body scrub. smooth as well. the mask along with it. Ultimately, if you scrub a floor, your face and your dishes. I kept noticing random blemishes on my Unlike anese, the results from Buffy Both Buffy and Rump were around want more bang for your buck and butt, Why not your butt, too? butt. I’m not ashamed! It can happen to were immediate. Just using this bar one $12, so for less than the price of That I’d go with Lush. anyone, and I wanted them gone ASAP. time had the same effect as using That booty tho. alone, I got two products Overall, I think the care and nourish- Email Bella Gil at [email protected].

Savannah Mota’s Sun-Conscious Skincare Routine

By GABY BALDOVINO and it [has] SPF, which is really im- Staff Writer portant in Arizona but not so much here,” she said. Arizona native and CAS first-year The next steps to her routine are the Savannah Mota is used to the scorching Flex Concealer and Blur + Set Matte heat of the Southwest and having to Loose Setting Powder, both from Milk ensure her skin-care is SPF-protected. Makeup. Even though it’s not on- Throughout her childhood, Savannah brand, Savannah raves about Pixi Beau- enjoyed experimenting with her mom’s ty’s Fresh Face Blush, deeming it the face masks and makeup. Now a student “best thing she’s ever used in her life.” at NYU, Savannah is working toward a Lastly, she uses any mascara on hand career in dermatology or plastic surgery. and brushes her eyebrows out before “What got me really interested in heading off to a General Chemistry or skincare were the Dr. Pimple Popper Biology lecture. videos,” Mota said. “I was thinking to For those who are still struggling myself, ‘Wow, what a fun job to have!’ with skincare, Savannah advises re- and then I actually did research on it, maining optimistic and sticking and now I’m here.” to your routine. Even after trading the hot and dry cli- “You could be using the best mate of the desert for the unpredictable products on the market, but hor- temperatures of the city, Savannah has mones and genetics have a lot to do stayed loyal to her favorite brand: Milk with it,” she said. Makeup. To start off the day, Savannah If it is an option, Savannah recom- uses the Matcha Cleanser from Milk, mends going on birth control to reign preferring the solid texture to its liquid in hormones and reduce acne. Still, or gel counterparts. She finds it easier even simple lifestyle changes such as to control and likes how she doesn’t working out and drinking water regu- have to touch her face with dirty hands. larly will make a huge difference. Next, she follows up with the Matcha Additionally, Savannah says that it’s Toner from Milk and the Eucerin Daily never too late to take extra steps to start Hydration Lotion for moisturizer. On anti-aging, including using products treat yourself days, Savannah’s favorite with SPF and moisturizing often. sheet masks are the Celavi Collagen Even though Savannah vows to Face Masks, which are available on branch out a bit from Milk, she insists Amazon for a budget-friendly price of that it’s best to find a brand of skincare $8.49 for a 10-pack. or makeup that you really trust, as its When getting ready for class, products will all have similar ingredi- Savannah starts her makeup rou- ents and your skin will get used to them tine with Sunshine Skin Tint foun- easily. So all of you Glossier loyalists dation from — you guessed it can rest easy; if your routine is working — Milk Makeup. for you, don’t worry about changing it. VIA PEXELS “I’ve probably re-bought this Let’s Face It is a series where people share their beauty and skincare holy grail essentials. foundation like five times. I’m ob- Email Gaby Baldovino sessed! The application is really easy, at [email protected]. 6 Washington Square News MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019

[email protected] ARTS Edited by CLAIRE FISHMAN ‘Stupid F-cking Bird’ Soars in Its Reinvention of a Chekhov Classic

whatever, but they’re not pretending ally emphasized, we become invested to be, you know, Bob and Trudie, like in their stories. f-cking five year olds playing house.” Each character is, in some way, mis- It is indeed a commentary on the erable. Morton expresses her melan- very play they are in. In Posner’s choly — mainly over her unreturned work, the actors are vessels for sto- affections for Con — in each act with rytelling, and repeatedly acknowl- a little tune on her acoustic guitar. edge that they are in a “play, or “Life is a muddle, life is a chore,” she whatever this is” through Brechtian sings. “Life is a burden, life is a bore.” fourth wall breaks. It is a play about unrequited love. At the beginning of each scene, an But it is also a play about the inexora- actor will step forth and announce ble passage of time, about feeling like the time, setting and general circum- an actor in one’s one life, and about stances of said scene. “Two nights lat- the state of theater, and art in general, er, drinking and eating pie — pie that in the 21st century. I f-cking made,” says Mash in act one. The actors discuss these topics Under Joshua Warr’s direction, on stage — “if this wasn’t a decon- the players manage to maintain their struction of a classic, we wouldn’t status as actors-telling-a-story, some- be here right now,” Con says — and what removed from the interior life thus invite the audience members to of their character, while also allowing reflect as well. for intervals of emotional honesty Costume designer Todd Trosclair and vulnerability; moments of iron- tells a story with each ensemble in this ic distance are tempered by scenes of play. Con is immediately recognizable stunning realism. as kooky playwright, his pants, shirt The first act ends in an off-stage and jacket all bedecked in slightly dif- gunshot: Con’s suicide attempt. In ferent variations of rainbow-colored the second act, he will say to the au- vertical stripes. dience, “The only thing worse than Emma’s outfits were a particu-

PHOTO COURTESY OF ART OF WARR PRODUCTIONS trying to kill yourself and failing is lar highlight — in a scene set in Maia Guest as Emma comforts Con, played by Blake Merriman, during a scene in “Stupid F-cking Bird.” having to talk to your mother after the middle of the night, she walks trying to kill yourself and failing.” onstage in royal blue silk pajamas Thus follows a confrontational and kitten heels. By JULIE GOLDBERG panies across the nation. Now Art and suspects his girlfriend Nina ( scene between Con and Emma in “Stupid F-cking Bird” promises Books & Theater Editor of Warr Productions is presenting Gallatin graduate Julia Blanchard) is which both actors deliver stellar per- no happy endings, no stories tied up “Stupid F-cking Bird” in a limited en- more interested in Emma’s famous formances. It is the most naturalistic with a bow. Con cries, “Where is the “The play begins when some- gagement run at the 13th Street Rep- novelist boyfriend than she is in him. scene of the play — devoid of Brech- catharsis!” He peers under set pieces one says, ‘Start the f-cking play,’” ertory Theatre. In the first act, Con premieres his tian devices or quippy asides — and and even calls backstage, “We didn’t the show’s protagonist, Con (Blake You need not be familiar with “site-specific performance event,” it delivers an emotional punch. As forget to bring it, did we?” Merriman), shouts as he walks “The Seagull” to enjoy or appreciate titled “Here I Am,” featuring as- audience members, we get to sink And yet the play ends on an through the audience. “Stupid F-cking Bird.” And if you piring actress Nina as its star, to his into our voyeurism, our suspen- open-ended, potentially optimistic This is how “Stupid F-cking Bird” have seen Chekhov’s work, you will friends and family. sion of disbelief left intact, for just note, with Merriman holding a gun opens. Luckily, one woman in the 65- find that Posner does not venture His two best friends are Dev a few moments. to his head and screaming, “Stop seat venue yells back, or it would have far from the source text in terms of (Brendan Ellis) and Mash (Alexandra The third act jumps ahead four the f-cking play.” been a long two hours and 40 minutes. plot, but rather explores the Russian Morton), a lovable dork and a down- years and begins with Dev giving Award-winning playwright Aaron writer’s thematic concerns in a con- hearted fatalist. the audience a recap of what we’ve “Stupid F-cking Bird” is on rep. through Posner’s adaptation of Anton Chek- temporary context. When Dev asks Mash what a “per- missed. “Stupid F-cking Bird” allows Oct. 27 at the 13th Street Repertory hov’s “The Seagull” premiered in “Stupid F-cking Bird” is a story of formance event” even is, she says, “It’s us to see the full scope of each char- Theater, 50 W. 13th St. 2013 at the Woolly Mammoth The- a struggling playwright, Con, who kind of like a play but not so stupid. acter’s life; even as they narrate their atre Company in Washington, D.C., feels unloved by his mother, Emma No one’s pretending to be someone own deaths, and the distinction be- Email Julie Goldberg and has since been produced by com- (Maia Guest), a successful actress, else. They say things and do things, or tween actor and character is continu- at [email protected].

‘Joker’: A Mesmerizing Making-a-Murderer Tale

By NYSSA JOSEPH stant punchline of society’s jokes ultimately violent and disturb- Contributing Writer and degradation. Following fail- ing fate that awaits Arthur Fleck ure after failure, the once-tame is one that even Phoenix’s mes- It seemed that Heath Ledger’s aspiring stand-up comedian soon merizing performance could not famous performance as the Jok- transforms into his infamous make palatable. er in “The Dark Knight Rises” alter ego. The film chronicles While the dark tone of “Jok- would remain unmatched forev- the Joker’s “Making a Murder- er” is not foreign to the Batman er. Ledger’s take on the character er-”esque journey. It again brings franchise, the uncensored violent cast a shadow on any who dared to light the centuries-old ques- and serious themes of the film take on the role after him, and af- tion: are monsters born, or creat- are certainly untapped reservoirs. ter Jared Leto’s disastrous rendi- ed by the world around them? As It is the first live-action Batman tion of the character in “Suicide the systemically oppressive city film to receive an R-rating. Laced Squad,” it seemed that all succes- of Gotham erupts into a chaotic with heavy subjects including sors were simply doomed to fail. and polarizing riot between the abuse, violence and mental ill- But behold, the curse has been entrenched elite and the down- ness, the intensity of “Joker” is lifted. Joaquin Phoenix bespeaks trodden “jokers,” the answer to no laughing matter. to be able to do what no other that question suddenly becomes “Joker” develops the idiosyn- has been able to until now: prove a lot less ambiguous. crasies of a villain typically pre- to be Batman’s worthy adversary. Joaquin Phoenix’s perfor- sented as transparent. With the Directed by Todd Phillips, mance is captivating and at ability to captivate any predis- the thriller-drama “Joker” tells times heart-wrenching. Casting posed anti-Joker audience mem- the origin story of Batman’s such a nefarious character in ber, Todd Phillips’s thriller will most notorious rival, who is a pitiful light requires precise leave all awaiting the character’s now named Arthur Fleck. As an execution. Notwithstanding next appearance. outcast who suffers from a mul- the maniacal laughter, Phoenix titude of illnesses and disorders, somehow manages to pull at the Email Nyssa Joseph VIA TWITTER Arthur finds himself the con- heartstrings. Nevertheless, the at [email protected]. Joker, a psychological thriller, was released in theaters on Oct. 4. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 Washington Square News | Arts 7 Album Art Provides a Snapshot of Artists’ Personalities

By IZZY SALAS age reflection. Cienava said. “It’s really fitting when you Staff Writer “There should be artistic intention have this simple yet robust picture that that is not obvious but also not impossi- kind of compliments the entire album be- Album art is the face of music. It is a ble to understand,” Kirkham said. “Some- ing solely homemade. It kind of harkens visual representation of what’s inside an thing that relates or is meaningful to the back to the whole idea of a homemade al- album. It isn’t always as on the nose as the artist as a whole or in the creation of the bum by taking a picture from one’s home Beatles strutting across Abbey Road on album in particular.” and using that as the cover.” a beautiful London day. Sometimes, it’s Kissane offered the example that some- Vinyl’s resurgence has increased atten- the duo from Hall & Oates staring deeply times good album art helps enhance the tion to cover art, since many collectors into each other’s eyes and covered in sweat sounds and themes of an album, noting choose which records to buy based on in an intense close-up, like on “H2O.” the example of Paramore’s “After Laugh- how they look aesthetically. Other times, it’s abstract, like Tame Impa- ter,” an upbeat-sounding album with “When browsing for vinyl, all I look la’s “Currents,” which depicts a silver ball melancholy undertones. The cover is a into is album art,” Kirkham said. “If I am being pulled through a psychedelic pool pastel and neon collage of shapes and ob- going in blind, the art brings the initial at- of purple stripes. jects like a mirror and the edges of pages. traction to the music.” “Bad album art doesn’t give me a “If I’m torn between two records that Though the avenues the public use to sense of what the album is going to I want and I like both of their music the consume music continue to evolve, al- sound like,” Steinhardt sophomore Sid- same, I’m more likely to go with the one bum art remains an integral component. ney Kissane said. that has better cover art,” Kissane said. “The music platforms we use now, like CAS sophomore Rachel Kirkham crit- “I don’t think that a bad album cover Spotify, showcase album art,” CAS soph- icized a lack of creativity with albums that can break an album, but it can definitely omore Helena Dahl said. “The relation- simply showcase the musician themselves make an album.” ship between the art and the music plays a without any sort of artistic statement. CAS junior Daniel Cienava said his fa- major role in the album’s attractiveness.” “Honestly, I hate album covers with vorite album art is the picture that appears Music can be independent and purely basic pictures of the artist,” Kirkham said. on the cover of indie rock band Beach auditory, but good album art can enhance “I like to see the artist name and album House’s self-titled album. The album, the album and make it transcend music title in a small section of the cover so we whose cover features a picture of the roof — it can become a visual representation know exactly who it is, but that should of band frontman Dustin Payseur’s par- of an artist’s sound and personality. not be the overarching focus.” ent’s porch, was an independent project “It can elicit emotions in a similar way If a lack of artistic intention makes created entirely by Payseur himself. that the album itself does,” Kissane said.

VIA TWITTER bad album art, Kirkham thinks good al- “It really exemplifies the whole DIY Tame Impala’s 2015 album “Currents.” bum art must be thoughtful and encour- culture surrounding their first album,” Email Izzy Salas at [email protected].

Niall Horan Matures ‘Easter Snap’ Is What Nonfiction With New Single Films Should Strive to Be ‘Nice To Meet Ya’

By CLAIRE JONES While the beats and tone of the song are Contributing Writer pleasant and unlike anything else Horan has released as a solo artist, the lyrics are re- Niall Horan teased his upcoming al- petitive. His first verse is exactly the same as bum by releasing the first single, “Nice his third, making the song feel like a loop. To Meet Ya,” last week. A fresh sound for As a representation of the cycle that Horan the artist, the song shows that the former goes through with the girl, it somewhat One Direction member has left his boy- makes sense, but more imaginative lyricism band pop roots behind in favor of a more would have done worlds for the song. rock-like sound. The song contains the classic elements The song begins with just a piano and a of a pop song — upbeat and repetitive, simple beat, but Horan’s deep-voiced lead- with a tendency to get stuck in your head. in turns the mood seductive. The second Yet the rock undertones and deep vocals al- verse brings in an electric guitar and a more low it to stand out against other recent hits. upbeat tone, blurring the line between ro- The lyrics aren’t that clever or original, mantic rhythm and energetic rock. but the song itself is fun enough to listen The song tells the story about Horan’s to. It leaves a decent feeling of optimism for desire to be with the girl who always leaves Horan’s upcoming album and cements a the morning after the two are together. He new style for the artist. suggests he wants more, even going as far as saying he’d tattoo her number on his arm, Email Claire Jones but the girl continues to leave. at [email protected]. VIA FIELD OF VISION A still from Easter Snap, directed by Oscar nominee RaMell Ross.

By NICHOLAS PABON framed rather indirectly, focusing Despite the fact that the subjects Contributing Writer on a particular detail of the scene. of “Easter Snap” are shown process- The film’s subjects — five Al- ing a hog, it is important to note “Easter Snap” is not a normal abama men who are processing a that the film is not what most would documentary; there is no narration slaughtered hog on a homestead consider gory. It does not take place and it isn’t explicitly informative. — never acknowledge the presence in a slaughterhouse and the animal No, “Easter Snap” is hardly a doc- of the camera, giving the viewer a is already dead when the film opens. umentary at all — it is a piece of vi- sense of detachment until, in one It sounds off-putting, and perhaps sual art, rather than a narrative one. scene, one of the men falls down on it is to some extent, but that is also It has more in common with a paint- his back, at which point Ross leaves its point: to shine a light on a way ing than with any other type of film, the camera rolling but sets it on the of life that is at once proximate and and what a beautiful painting it is. ground to go help the man up. By distant from our own. If you are Everything in this short film works leaving those few moments in the able to stomach it, then there is no beautifully. RaMell Ross’s camera final edit, Ross pulls the viewer reason to miss out on this film, es- work is, quite frankly, gorgeous. straight into the world he is filming. pecially given its short length and It is delicate and deliberate while We are reminded that Ross is pres- the fact that Ross has allowed it to simultaneously direct and honest. ent, though the men never acknowl- be streamed for free online. He switches seamlessly from wide, edge him, and that he is an outsider, Email Nicholas Pabon VIA TWITTER stationary shots to close-up, claus- just as we are, which links us to the Former One Direction member Niall Horan released a new single, “Nice to Meet Ya” trophobic ones, most of which are scene and places us into his shoes. at [email protected]. on Oct. 4. 8 Washington Square News MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019

Edited by COLE STALLONE [email protected] OPINION and ABBY HOFSTETTER

MEDIA Paywalls Contribute to the Gatekeeping of Information

keeping of information can have conse- walls, it obstructs lower-income people ton Post, which is owned by Amazon itable, but news organizations have a re- quences. Paywalls hinder the accessibil- who can’t consistently afford to sub- CEO Jeff Bezos — with a net worth of sponsibility to the public they’re meant ity of journalism and the ability of the scribe.The Times of London adopted $108.4 billion — can definitely do with- to inform. To be active and informed public to stay informed. a hard digital paywall in 2010. The out them. As of June 2019, The New participants of the world, we need to James Hamilton, Professor of Com- Guardian then welcomed the four mil- York Times is worth over $5.6 billion, be able to consume information con- munications at Stanford University lion lost readers from the Times, citing a and Mark Thompson, the CEO of The sistently and openly. Financial status noticed during research that prominent “belief in open internet.” Buzzfeed’s Jo- New York Times Company, is worth at should not be the gate that keeps people media organizations do not serve low- nah Peretti argued that paywalls “don’t least $23 million. Yet both the Times from receiving information. People of er-income consumers — they target an support the broad public,” where while and the Post, which arguably set the lower income have no less of a right to By ALEXANDRA CHAN affluent white audience. Sarah Alvarez, paywalls may serve as a business mod- standard for the rest of the industry, be informed than people of higher in- Staff Writer a senior producer for State of Opportu- el, they encourage good journalism to have paywalls. The profiteering mindset come. Mega media corporations led by nity — which focuses on how poverty be limited to the elite. Students also of the corporate side of journalism has billionaires can afford to prioritize their It’s the eternal struggle of trying to shapes the lives of local families — notes need credible sources to be responsible been demonstrated by the thousands of readers, and their powerful owners need read The New York Times online. One that for-profit news organizations’ cov- about the information we consume layoffs in recent years. News sites track to take responsibility for their vital part article, three articles, five articles, then erage is mostly “aimed at people with a and the arguments we write, hopeful- our IP addresses to make sure we can’t in the dissemination of information for you hit a paywall, prompting you to ton of economic resources.” Lower-in- ly without needing to be frustratingly cheat them for more free articles — be- the general public. Let journalism exist buy a subscription to read further. As come individuals consume media at conscious of how many free articles we cause someone looking for information for its original purpose: to inform the of 2018, this is the case for 78% of U.S. comparable rates with higher-income have left to use. will definitely make a serious dent in public of what’s important, not for lin- media, including The Times, The Wall individuals, yet objective journalism re- Paywalls might be necessary for small billions of dollars of company profits ing the pockets of the rich. Street Journal and The Washington mains inaccessible. media companies that need the money if they read more than five free online Post. For organizations whose purpose When prominent media organiza- to sustain their content and staff. But articles a month. Email Alexandra Chan is to inform the public, this elitist gate- tions hide their content behind pay- mega corporations such as the Washing- The paywall business model is prof- at [email protected].

POLITICS The Battle for LGBTQ Rights Is Far From Over

other civil rights cases going forward. LGBTQ rights movement as a whole. these decisions could have, some still ar- there are already federal laws in place that Unlike an earlier LGBTQ rights rul- The LGBTQ rights movement was gue that the American LGBTQ rights prohibit discrimination on the basis of ing, this trio of cases will strictly be decid- born during an era of anti-establishment movement has essentially ended. A small sexual orientation; there aren’t. The Pew ed on how the justices interpret the Civil politics, and it often co-opted radical study of same-sex couples found that the Research Center found that majorities Rights Act rather than the Constitution. language and ideology from concurrent right to marry has made organizing for of people in both political parties now The Civil Rights Act bars employment leftist movements. It was only once the other struggles seem like less of a prior- hold that homosexuality should be ac- discrimination on the basis of sex; the movement shed its more radical politics ity. Because of the LGBTQ movement’s cepted by society. As James Kirchick at plaintiffs in these upcoming cases argue in favor of positions and policy that were heavy focus on same-sex marriage, when the Brookings Institution, a public poli- that discrimination on the basis of sexual deemed more palatable by the general Obergefell was decided, many commen- cy think tank, put it, “America is rapidly By EMILY DAI orientation is indistinguishable from dis- public — such as the right to marry — tators said the fight for LGBTQ rights becoming a post-gay country,” and that Contributing Writer crimination on the basis of sex. However, that the fight for LGBTQ rights became was no longer a priority. modern concerns about homophobia are several judges have not been convinced by more mainstream. There were many While the right to marry gives many simply “hysteria.” The Supreme Court is kicking off its this argument. Judge Diane Sykes on the benefits to shifting strategies: marriage the right to express who they love, it says While public opinion may have new term this Tuesday with three mon- Seventh Circuit ruled that sex in the Civ- is a tangible form of state recognition nothing about the right to express who shifted to be more accepting, many in- umental cases that could alter the direc- il Rights Act of 1964 referred to noth- that gives same-sex couples access to over they are. The trans community has been stitutional barriers still exist to oppress tion of the LGBTQ rights movement. ing more than the two biological sexes, 1,000 laws that benefit only married peo- notably excluded from the benefits of the LGBTQ people. Men who have had sex Altitude Express Inc. v. Zarda, Bostock v. and that discrimination based on sexual ple. While people can clearly see same-sex Supreme Court ruling, as well as from the with other men in the last 12 months Clayton County and R.G. & G.R. Har- orientation stems from bias that is fun- couples denied the right to marry, it is LGBTQ community as a whole. An ac- are still prohibited from giving blood. ris Funeral Homes Inc. v. Equal Employ- damentally different than the type that much more difficult for people to grasp knowledgement of the dangers the trans Seven states still retain laws that mandate ment Opportunity Commission each produces sex discrimination. With Jus- abstract ideas such as societal ostraciza- community face is especially important an anti-LGBTQ curriculum in public ask whether gay and transgender people tice Anthony Kennedy — who penned tion and the absence of protections. But at a time when their rights are under schools. Antiquated sodomy laws are should be protected from workplace Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark case as a consequence, the public face of the attack by the Trump administration. still used to discriminate against LGBTQ discrimination under the Civil Rights that established the right for same-sex LGBTQ rights movement became sin- Whether it be a rollback of protections people. These three cases are a reminder Act of 1964. As these cases are the first couples to marry — off the court, it is gle-issue and stopped emphasizing the against discrimination or the appoint- that LGBTQ rights are still murky, and regarding LGBTQ rights under a newly highly improbable that the pivotal fifth struggle against other organized struc- ment of judges with anti-trans records, the legal landscape is still failing LGBTQ conservative Supreme Court, the out- vote to protect LGBTQ rights still ex- tures of identity-based discrimination. Trump has actively contributed to the people across the U.S. come will not only determine what mil- ists. While the court’s decisions will be a Now we’re here, with the future of erosion of trans rights. But this isn’t the lions of Americans endure in the work- product of its ideological leaning, these the LGBTQ rights movement on the only struggle that still needs to be fought. Email Emily Dai place, but also the court’s precedent for cases also highlight larger issues with the line. Despite the massive consequences Roughly half of Americans believe at [email protected].

UNIVERSITY LIFE Internships Have Become Intimidation Tactics

of success on the part of fellow college the magnificence of the companies we in- ganization for a summer. It seems that rior to those who have exaggerated their students in career discussion. There tern for than the internships themselves. the purpose of talking like this is to make own successes. seems to be a lot of talk about “where I It seems that it is more important to be ourselves stand out from the thousands We begin to define our own successes interned this past summer” as a display arrogant than simply content with an in- of others who had virtually the same ex- in comparison to others’, thus diminish- of dominance and superiority. We have ternship experience. perience as us. ing our own achievements. This is what begun to use internship experience as a Don’t get me wrong — internships People have a natural survival instinct I see and experience as I attempt to build way of signaling our standing in the col- are important and it’s good to feel proud that makes us do whatever it takes to not on my own success. It is important that lege hierarchy. of your accomplishments. But humili- be at the bottom of the food chain. By we don’t buy into the hype of talking a The intimidation that ensues from ty is key. The problem begins when we exaggerating about our internships, we big game about our success. Don’t ex- By NEIL DITTRICH someone making you feel small due to allow the over-glorification of our juve- exercise power over our peers; though aggerate your internships merely for the Contributing Writer their apparent brilliance contributes to nile accomplishments to overshadow our successes may be artificial, we use benefit of sounding impressive — your a cycle. We become intimidated, so we our peers’. The intern’s job is not the them to establish both dominance and veil of superiority is unnecessary. The search for summer internships is intimidate others to make ourselves feel epicenter of the company. Yet, in many distinction. What follows is a never-end- underway, and I have found myself con- better about our professional prowess. discussions, we talk about our intern- ing cycle of inferiority — which is entire- Email Neil Dittrich stantly overwhelmed by the exaggeration We come to focus more on talking about ships as though we were leading an or- ly unnecessary, as we’re only feeling infe- at [email protected]. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 Washington Square News | Opinion 9

GOVERNMENT DNA Collection Program Demonizes Migrants

STAFF EDITORIAL NYU Is Neglecting Students’

By JUN SUNG Health With Dining Hall Failures Deputy Opinion Editor On Tuesday, WSN reported that 41 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, it be- were at Palladium before Chart- Soon, U.S. immigration officials will be allowed Palladium Food Court had failed a comes a breeding ground for hazard- wells began its tenure. By refusing to start collecting DNA samples of detained mi- health inspection. The inspection, ous bacteria. In 2015, meat held at to claim responsibility for their own grants. Supporters of this argue that the program is conducted by New York City’s De- too low a temperature caused a noro- shortcomings, Chartwells has indi- necessary to find people posing as families and per- partment of Health and Mental virus outbreak at a Boston Chipotle, cated that they are true successors to petrators of violent crimes. In reality, it violates the Hygiene, found that Palladium had infecting over 80 college students. Aramark’s problematic legacy. fundamental human rights of migrants and further committed four different health code Filth flies are incredibly dangerous There is always the chance that perpetuates the U.S. surveillance state. Americans violations, three of which were criti- to food safety — they have been NYU simply didn’t know about must be aware of this issue and fight against the cal. The violations — which includ- known to spread food poisoning and the situation at Palladium; when demonization of undocumented immigrants. ed keeping cold food items at over dysentery. To eat, the flies regurgi- Lipton failed its inspection, the The new DNA collection program assumes 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cooling food tate the contents of their stomachs university was kept in the dark un- migrants are criminals. In fact, the FBI program using an unapproved method, the onto nearby food to liquefy it before til WSN broke the story. But if this that the immigration policy builds upon is for discovery of filth flies in the facility reingesting; to defecate. is the case, it means that when the individuals who have been arrested or charged in and the possibility for vermin such Palladium’s errors were prevent- university ended its contract with connection with serious crimes. The U.S. govern- as rats and mice to enter the dining able and fixable — in 2016, a Mid- Aramark, it made the wrong choice ment clearly holds the view that immigration is hall — were found when Palladium town Chick-fil-A was found to have with Chartwells. Though NYU may directly linked to lawbreaking. According to the was subject to a reinspection after made almost the exact same viola- have saved face by changing dining Marshall Project, however, there is no evidence failing an inspection in early Sep- tions. The Chick-fil-A voluntarily providers, nothing below the sur- that undocumented immigrants commit more tember. NYU had not informed its closed for a week, during which it face has changed. crimes. Additionally, a Cato Institute report found students of the health risks involved upgraded its facilities and equip- NYU is not exactly known for be- that native-born residents of Texas commit more with eating at Palladium; prior to ment and hired a consultant to in- ing open with its students. On multi- crime than undocumented immigrants in the state. Tuesday, the only indication that dependently evaluate the improve- ple occasions, students’ requests for Considering President Donald Trump’s racist and Palladium was unsafe to eat at was a ments. Until Palladium is deemed transparency from the administra- xenophobic rhetoric, it is unsurprising that his ad- small “Grade Pending” sign from the safe by the DOHMH, it should not tion have been rejected, sidestepped ministration holds this unfounded position. This DOHMH hanging outside the din- be open to students — if we cannot and ignored. It should not come as presupposition of criminality is unconstitutional ing hall. It was only once WSN broke confirm that it is safe to eat there, a surprise that when NYU fell short and breaks the basic democratic principle that one the news that NYU issued a state- we should not be allowed to eat of expectations this time, they opt- is innocent until proven guilty. ment on the health violations, along there. But not only has Palladium ed to keep their students in the dark It is important to recognize that the notion of with a letter from NYU’s new dining remained open, NYU has also made instead of informing them. But this DNA testing being infallible is false as well. In provider, Chartwells, acknowledg- no visible strides toward improving forces us to ask what would have some instances, DNA results have shown to lead to ing the situation and apologizing for its facilities. happened to both Lipton and Palla- wrong conclusions. One crime laboratory in Hous- the poor grade. The timing of these health viola- dium if WSN had never reported on ton was found to be continually misinterpreting But it should not have been re- tions is particularly ironic. NYU be- their health code violations. Would samples. In another case, a wrongful charge came sponsibility of journalists to break gan its contract with Chartwells only NYU have ever owned up to their from foreign DNA that ended up on a victim’s the news that Palladium failed a a matter of months ago. The univer- mistakes, or would they have simply fingernails. There are obvious issues with DNA health inspection. The health of the sity began reevaluating its contract corrected the errors and hoped they testing and it should not be considered a fool- entire NYU community was put at with its previous provider, Aramark, went unnoticed? proof method. The U.S. government’s argument risk by Palladium’s health code viola- after Lipton’s 2017 health violation. Why have we, as a community, that DNA collection is necessary fails to recog- tions. Why didn’t NYU immediately NYU claimed that Aramark had nev- accepted that NYU will not tell us nize this fact. inform its community of potential er told them about the failure, and when it fails? We aren’t surprised The new program also changes the basic prem- health risks on campus? fired Lipton’s manager in response. that NYU didn’t take action until be- ises for the procedure. Rather than focusing on Though using an unapproved However, Chartwells’ response to ing forced to reckon with bad press, investigating and solving crime, it shifts the focus cooling method may not seem as Palladium’s failure has uncanny but this should not be the norm. We of law enforcement to mass surveillance. The Na- egregious an error as rat droppings parallels to Aramark’s: in a state- deserve to know about health risks tional Security Agency’s post-9/11 history of pop- in food — as the DOHMH found ment apologizing for the poor grade, on campus, and by neglecting to in- ulation surveillance shows that a possible future of at Lipton Dining Hall in 2017 — it Chartwells and NYU Eats executives form us of them, NYU has chosen to genetic surveillance in the United States is not a is perhaps just as dangerous. When claimed that most of the violations preserve their reputation over pro- far-fetched idea. It is also important to note that food is held at temperatures between were from the flies, which they said tecting their students’ safety. genetic information of any individual is linked to their family members. The program could lead to a slippery slope where sensitive biological infor- mation of both citizens and noncitizens is used for discriminatory practices in school admis- Email the Editorial Board at [email protected]. sion and travel. Americans must recognize that this DNA collec- COLE STALLONE Chair tion policy demonizes undocumented immigrants ABBY HOFSTETTER Chair and fails to solve the problem that it targets. The program may lead to mass surveillance of both un- JUN SUNG Co-Chair documented immigrants and U.S. citizens.

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[email protected] SPORTS Edited by BELA KIRPALANI NYU Hockey Opens Quest for This Is the Redemption With Win WNBA’s Moment

“We had times where we were string- ing three, four, five shifts together at a time and that was leading to goals,” Doherty said. “I think there were times when we didn’t capitalize on keeping the pedal down the whole time and stay- ing consistent. I think with time that will come as we get used to playing with each other more.” A different player scored each of the team’s five goals — a testament to the depth and talent on the team. Peck, Horowitz, LS first-year Reagan Wortz, SPS junior Andrew Williamson and first- SOPHIA DI IORIO | WSN year David Rosales put NYU on the board. “It shows that we have a lot of play- By BELA KIRPALANI ers coming in this year that can all put Sports Editor up points,” Peck said. “It’s great com- ing off of last year where we didn’t As we approach Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, I want to have that as much.” take a look back at this historic and exciting season. The whole Forward and SPS senior Frank season, it felt like the league was on the precipice of something JULIA MCNEILL | WSN Horowitz echoed that sentiment, citing great — like this was finally the moment when the league would The NYU Men’s Hockey team played their first game at Chelsea Piers on Friday. the strong chemistry and mentality of blow up and take the world by storm. this year’s team. And that happened, to an extent. The talent was on full dis- By BELA KIRPALANI and goal ratio in the conference. This is “The attitude and confidence has play, the trash talk was spicy and the players’ stories made us fall Sports Editor the team’s third year competing in Amer- changed all around, we have a much bet- in love with the game again. ican Collegiate Hockey Association Divi- ter group of guys dialing in and buying But there is still so much more to be done. The NYU hockey team started its sea- sion I competition. into the system,” Horowitz said. The highest salary for a WNBA player, according to High son on a high note, defeating William Pa- “Like they always say, through failure The stands at Chelsea Piers were packed Post Hoops, is $127,500. For comparison, the lowest NBA terson University 5-2 on Friday night at is where are you going to see the most with excited — albeit chilly — students, player’s salary was $838,464 last year. The issue, though, isn’t the Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers. growth,” Head Coach Chris Cosentino cheering on the Violets in what they hope pay equality. It’s pay equity. The NBA pays its players 50% of its NYU scored two unanswered goals to said. “We’ve got a great group of guys. will be the first of many wins this season. revenue, whereas the WNBA pays less than 25% to its players. start the game, but headed into the fi- They’re all playing hard for each other. “It means a lot,” Doherty said. “If we The WNBA is so important, as Bleacher Report’s Arielle nal period only up 3-2 following a nervy And I think that’s where it starts.” can be successful, it’ll mean a lot for the Chambers always says. The league opens new possibilities second period. In the third period, the The team spent four weeks training university because it will give the fans to girls everywhere. It features some of the greatest basket- Violets stepped into high gear, adding and preparing for the start of the season, and students something to come out ball in the world. another two goals and finishing off the focusing on keeping it simple and making and experience.” Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal said it best in a piece Pioneers for the win. the right plays on the ice. As far as the team’s season aspirations, on Oct. 6 for The Players Tribune: “When we force WNBA “I think we were just excited to play “Coming in here, we wanted to be a forward and SPS senior Frank Horow- players to treat the league like it’s a part-time job, what we’re somebody else, line up against somebody hardworking team, get pucks in deep and itz put it simply. actually doing is we’re telling young girls, ‘Becoming great at else, hit somebody else,” forward and SPS be a physical presence on the ice,” soph- “We want to win a nation- basketball isn’t worth your time.’ And that’s a terrible message junior Richie Doherty said. omore center Adam Peck said. “I feel al championship.” to send. It’s wrong.” Last season, the team finished in last like we did that, we killed penalties and I We need to treat the players like the first-class stars they are. place in the Eastern States Collegiate don’t think we let up any power play goals Email Bela Kirpalani It’s great that the league chartered planes for the teams that Hockey League with the worst defense so that’s always good.” at [email protected]. made it to the semifinals this year. But what about the 17 away games each team plays during the regular season? What about how the WNBA forced its All-Stars to fly economy? Speaking of All-Star Weekend, why was the 2019 All-Star Game played at 3:30 p.m. on a Saturday, the day after hosting a late-night party for the players? Travel conditions have been a consistent spot of discontent Softball Team Adds New Assistant Coach among the players. Travel delays, forced forfeits — WNBA play- ers have been through it all. Because of poor pay, the league’s top players are forced to By ARVIND SRIRAM as a player, and I knew I wanted to be a part play abroad. If this weren’t the case, perhaps players would have Staff Writer of it one day.” more time to rest and not have to miss the entire WNBA season As an assistant coach for the Violets, Meagh- due to injury. If more money were invested into the league, the The softball team stayed local when it added er’s responsibilities include assisting the outfield- season could be adjusted and made longer and then the game College of Staten Island ‘19 graduate Alison ers and hitters, providing academic support and could actually be played during basketball season instead of Meagher to its coaching staff. Meagher, who was contributing to the team’s recruiting efforts. during the shortened summer. a three-year member of the Dolphins’ softball Given her vast experience in the sport, many In terms of promoting its players and capitalizing upon team, was hired as an assistant coach under the members of NYU’s softball team are excited their stardom, the league has started to do a better job telling Violets’ Head Coach Now-Allah James. by the new hire. their stories, highlighting players on its social media accounts Meagher brings a plethora of experience “We’ve only practiced a few times so far, and and rolling out smart ad campaigns. But there are still places in collegiate softball, having played for Rider she’s going to be working with the outfielders, where it could improve. Maybe it’s not the greatest idea to University in 2012 before enrolling at the Col- which I am really excited for,” outfielder and randomly announce the winner of Rookie of the Year at 8:16 lege of Staten Island in 2016. At the College of Gallatin senior Samantha Sicignano said. “She a.m. on a Monday. Staten Island, she earned First Team All-CUNY seems really nice and she has the college softball New WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has made Conference honors as a junior and senior, and experience, which helps especially when she’s some strides since taking over the job in July. She’ll have a lot the team’s Pitcher of the Year award as a se- got some cool drills.” more to do once the league and the players’ union meet to ne- nior. Meagher was also named captain for her The Violets had a solid 2018-19 campaign, VIA NYU ATHLETICS gotiate the new collective bargaining agreement. The NYU Women’s softball team welcomed senior season. finishing with a 20-13 record but falling short Alison Meagher, a new assistant coach, this What I don’t want to hear is that there isn’t an audience for “Being a former collegiate softball player of a berth to the NCAA Tournament. This year. the WNBA. This year, the league saw a 64% increase in viewer- helps me be a better coach because I can relate season, in just its fourth year as an NYU varsity ship over the first four games of the season. WNBA LeaguePass to what they are going through,” Meagher said. program, the team looks to earn its first-ever trip subscriptions increased by 11%. For the first time, NBA2K20 “As a former player I can give them that peace of to the tournament. ferent perspective than our other two coaches included WNBA players in its game. Tickets for Game 3 of the mind that they can get through it and all of their “That’s big for us again this year, to get those who haven’t played softball,” Tindall said. “She WNBA Finals sold out in days. coaches are here to help them along the way.” wins and hopefully make it to the tournament knows exactly where we’ve been and how we’re The hunger for the product is clearly there. The NBA Over the course of her playing career, Meagh- for the first time in program history,” first base- feeling at certain parts of the season, and she can now needs to treat the WNBA like an investment, not just er faced off against NYU multiple times. man and CAS senior Mary Tindall said. give us more specific insight into what we need a side project. “Just by playing against them, I could tell The Violets hope Meagher will reinvigorate to do to help improve ourselves.” they were a well-coached, disciplined program the team and provide them with the tools nec- The Sports Girl is a weekly sports column that will feature a girl’s who also were a tight knit family,” Meagher essary to make it to the next level. Email Arvind Sriram take on sports. Yes, sports. Yes, a girl. Email Bela Kirpalani at said. “The NYU team always stood out to me “I think that she will be able to give us a dif- at [email protected]. [email protected]. 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[email protected] UNDER THE ARCH Edited by GURU RAMNATHAN EDM, Beyond the Festival Electronic Dance Music has exploded around the world into a genre that is diverse and welcoming. But confined by the physical restraints of New York City, NYU EDM enthusiasts and artists have had to rethink some of its traditions.

By ALI ZIMMERMAN keep her doors open to everyone at least Contributing Writer college aged — making up the difference with a $5 Venmo charge for alcohol from If you attend a DJ Kali rave, you can ex- drinking-aged attendees — unlike many pect to arrive at an unassuming warehouse New York venues which have strict 21+ somewhere in Brooklyn. Enter, and you’ll age limits. She hopes to make her mark find yourself thrown into a crowd of 300 on the exciting wave of innovation in college students, immersed in a world of present day EDM. lights and lasers of every color, with vid- Popularized in the early 2000s and re- eo graphics in theme of Kali’s stage name branded from its simpler beginnings in PHOTO COURTESY OF ALENA SPALENSKA — a reference to the Hindu goddess of techno, house and dubstep by DJs like Noams and Trafton at PrideFest in June. They performed a remix of Trafton’s song Hyperreal. destruction — live mixed through a pro- Tiesto, Skrillex and Steve Aoki, EDM has jector. You might see Kali, known in front exploded in the past decade. of the booth as Tisch junior Aleya Gaba, Within New York’s bar-centric night- it’s not going to be as good as it could be.” for some, New York, and perhaps even out my whole life, I haven’t really thought give a lap dance or swallow an impres- life, EDM has taken on a local character For Riley, the EDM scene in New York NYU specifically, might be missing out about the present, but just what I need to sive amount of liquor mid-set. Despite unique from other regions, granting some has given him many opportunities to work on some of the PLUR that makes EDM do to get to point B,” Lee said. “Sometimes the chaos, however, you’ll find that peo- NYU students opportunities, and perhaps with other EDM artists and collaborate an important part of life for so many fans. I feel like I don’t have time to breathe, but ple around you are surprisingly friend- presenting hurdles to others, from taking with musicians from other genres. He has “I think a lot of people in New York these festivals are my time to stop and not ly and mellow. part in this moment in EDM — a moment made friends through class and working at don’t really understand the purpose of think about my responsibilities and just “A big part of EDM is about love, and many argue is still shrouded with stigma. the Steinhardt studios who share his differ- EDM,” Steinhardt senior Jaenee Lee said. have fun with the people that I love.” that’s the energy I want to tap into when “When you say you’re an EDM artist, ent musical passions. “When I went to Electric Zoo for example, When it comes to drugs — particular- I throw an event and create a vibe people people already have their own clear idea Lill believes a setlist should progress there wasn’t a lot of PLUR and there’s a ly MDMA — EDM has earned an infa- that wouldn’t usually be into EDM can of what that means: usually ‘four on the like a novel. He describes that a set should lot of other festivals I’ve been to where mous reputation. Indeed, some alarming enjoy,” Gaba said. floor’ beats, people moshing, stuff like that build to a climax around the 45 minute the people are so much more loving and incidents stir fear, particularly amongst Singapore native Gaba found her way even if that’s not what you do,” said Torr mark, and the last 15 minutes should be care about you. If you need water, people concerned parents, about how dangerous into DJing by competing in Pioneer DJ Yacto, a Steinhardt senior who studies faster, harder, and more intense, running give it you, people are fanning each other EDM shows truly are. Company’s Mix Us Happy during her gap music technology. through more drops per minute than the and giving out bracelets and that’s what But while many EDM fans do choose year before college. Inspired by her friend While subcategories — differentiated rest of the set. it’s really about.” to take drugs at events, Lill insists peer who participated in the year prior, the from one another primarily by a song’s Raves can be intense experiences: vis- Electronic musical festivals have explod- pressure is surprisingly low and for most brand new DJ entered the competition in beats per minute — give artists a frame- ceral music exacerbated by large crowds, ed into a $31 billion industry and only ravers, safety and the comfort of those 2016 and finished as a semifinalist. work, electronic music is not without dancing and often drugs. To make that grow each year. At festivals like Electric around them are prime concerns. When Gaba arrived in New York in several complicated dimensions. Different experience both safe and for some people, Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, Electric For- In recent years, venues have done their 2017, she found that local venues tied her harmonies and melodies, samples from therapeutic, the idea of PLUR, which est in Michigan and Lost Lands in Ohio, part to help reduce some of the risks down by implementing age limits, trite other songs or movies and countless other originated in New York in 1993 has sur- thousands of people occupy huge open around drugs associated with EDM. DJ catch-phrases and a vibe she could not sound engineering techniques are all at the vived as a guiding tenant for rave culture fields, arriving with vans full of camping Many festivals have begun to offer med- control or hone her craft in established disposal of electronic music artists. Ideally, around the country and the world. gear and friends for a three day stay. With ical tents and drug tester kits on site and electronic music venues. Ignoring these their work is crafted so that it is emotional- PLUR, which stands for peace, love, the awareness that they are entering a this May, EDC Las Vegas — the largest limitations, Gaba has been throwing raves ly moving despite the fact that it often will unity and respect, was coined in response space free of judgment, festival attendees EDM festival in the United States — re- of her own using any empty space she can not have any lyrics. to a fight that broke out at a party thrown often experiment with outfits — bold ported no deaths for the second year in find. She plans her parties with the help of “It’s a genre where the technical side by Frankie Bones and Adam X, the found- glitter makeup, cashmere wool shawls and a row, which has seen at least six deaths her team, consisting of video jockey and of it really has to play into the emotional ers of the Storm Rave, which was first of- notoriously skimpy tights have become from 2011 to 2017. Tisch student Harshun Mehta, her busi- side of it,” Steinhardt senior Connor Riley ficially held at a brickyard in Flatbush in staples — and connect with fellow ravers Still, some fond participants of the ness partners and stage producers, photog- said. “You can have a song that has great 1991. With this idea, they created a culture by trading bracelets or sharing moments genre admit that they would like to see less rapher and several others who help staff instruments, great melodies, but if it isn’t hellbent on acceptance of everyone willing between songs. drug use tied to EDM because, as Riley the bar and merchandise table. mixed right, if it doesn’t really ‘hit’ on the to reciprocate the PLUR. Lee admits that she bought into some said, “you feel the most intense, genuine Most important to Gaba is the free- drop, if it doesn’t ebb and flow and go For Riley, no shortage of talented artists of the stereotypes around EDM, a genre emotion when you’re sober.” dom to build her parties from scratch and with the rhythm like it’s supposed to, then willing to share ideas and collaborate. But she thought lacked substance and was Limited only by the bounds of technol- only about getting high — not worth the ogy, EDM, though young in its evolution, sometimes hefty price tag associated with has already broken and rewritten the rules many popular festivals. Then in 2017, she that define how music can sound and be went to SnowGlobe in Lake Tahoe, Cali- experienced live. Without many words fornia. She has since changed her tune and that might polarize listeners or isolate been to a number of large festivals nation- them along linguistic lines, EDM can offer wide and smaller local shows. She has also a much needed meeting ground unlike any found that while some festivals are expen- other cultural space today. sive — sometimes a few hundred dollars for multi-day events — they are worth the Email Ali Zimmerman investment and smaller, one-day shows ac- at [email protected]. tually tend to be affordable; tickets rarely cost more than $30. When Lee first started to delve deeper Read the full story here: into EDM, few of her friends at NYU shared her excitement. But Lee discovered Radiate, a social media platform that al- lows ravers to join groups, find matches and chat with possible new friends in the EDM community. Through Radiate, Lee has made new friends to share her festival experiences with and recently, she joined Joey Vision, an international group of over 200 ravers who communicate through the app and meet up to attend different shows PHOTO COURTESY OF MATTHEW HERBERT DJ Kali performs an intimate set in April 2018. Before graduating to larger warehouse venues, Kali practiced throwing raves in her and festivals together. friend’s Midtown apartment. “EDM made me realize that through- Washington Square News Staff

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